Consider the following statements regarding the release of the 6th edition of the State Energy Efficiency Index 2024 by the Ministry of Power (MoP): The index was prepared by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) in collaboration with the Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE) to assess and track energy efficiency progress in states. Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh (AP), Assam, and Tripura were identified as the top-performing states in the index for their respective groups. The index classifies states into four categories: Front Runners, Achievers, Contenders, and Aspirants, based on their energy efficiency scores. Which of the statements is/are correct?

The correct answer is 1, 2, and 3. In News The Ministry of Power (MoP) released the 6th edition of the State Energy Efficiency Index 2024 on August 29, 2025. The index, prepared by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and the Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE), tracks the progress of states in managing energy efficiency. Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh (AP), Assam, and Tripura were recognized as the top performers in their respective groups based on energy efficiency. The index categorizes states into Front Runners, Achievers, Contenders, and Aspirants based on their energy efficiency performance. Key Points The State Energy Efficiency Index 2024 was released by MoP, prepared by BEE in collaboration with AEEE. Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh (AP), Assam, and Tripura were ranked as the top-performing states in energy efficiency. States are classified into categories: Front Runners (above 60%), Achievers (50-60%), Contenders (30-50%), and Aspirants (below 30%). The states are further grouped based on their energy consumption levels, with different benchmarks for each group (Group 1: >15 MToE, Group 2: 5-15 MToE, Group 3: 1-5 MToE, Group 4: Additional Information Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) BEE is an agency under the Ministry of Power, responsible for promoting energy efficiency in various sectors in India. Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE) AEEE is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting energy efficiency and sustainability in India. State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) The SEEI tracks and assesses the performance of states in improving energy efficiency across various sectors. Energy Efficiency Groups States are grouped based on their energy consumption, with different categories to highlight their energy management levels.